---

California State University-Fresno Trade Programs

California State University-Fresno is a public institution located in Fresno, CA. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is California State University-Fresno?

Contact details for California State University-Fresno can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740
Phone:	5592784240
Website:	www.fresnostate.edu/
Admissions:	studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/are/
Financial Aid:	studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/financialaid/index.html

How Do I Get Into California State University-Fresno?

You can apply to California State University-Fresno online at: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

California State University-Fresno is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for California State University-Fresno

This is what California State University-Fresno looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into California State University-Fresno?

California State University-Fresno admits 95%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at California State University-Fresno vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,290	8,821	95%
Women	12,231	11,680	96%

Can I Afford California State University-Fresno?

The average net price after aid at California State University-Fresno is $6,480. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,084
In-State Fees	$1,257
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,684
Out-of-State Fees	$1,257
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,341
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,941

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 16% of students at California State University-Fresno receive some form of financial aid (3,413 students).

About 76% of students at California State University-Fresno receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,442 per student.

57% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,623.

Student Loan Debt

19% of California State University-Fresno undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,444 per year.

California State University-Fresno Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,931 students enrolled at California State University-Fresno, all undergraduate. California State University-Fresno is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 21,070 undergraduate students at California State University-Fresno, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California State University-Fresno undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,465
Black or African American	632
Hispanic	13,168
White	3,097
American Indian/Alaska Native	63
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	21
Two or More Races	547
Non-Resident	463

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at California State University-Fresno are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	3,432
Washington	7
Arizona	4
Texas	3
Nevada	2

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

12,025 undergraduate students at California State University-Fresno took at least one online class — of those, 695 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

California State University-Fresno has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.